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speedub.nate replied to the thread 32" Wheels? Interesting....I can make a similar argument for an industry that coalesces around a fixed standard and doesn't adapt, fails to innovate. 29" wheels... -
speedub.nate replied to the thread 32" Wheels? Interesting....All of the 32" rims and tires are based off of a 686mm bead seat diameter. That would achieve a 32 in. diameter with a 2.5 in tire.
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speedub.nate replied to the thread 32" Wheels? Interesting....At Sea Otter last month there were a least a dozen 32" bikes on display, 32" compatible car racks, 32" tires at the Maxxis booth, 32"...
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speedub.nate replied to the thread Everyday is Bike to Work Day?.Not daily, but once or twice a week, 11 mile commute is only about 15-20 minutes longer than going by car. The rain usually isn't an...
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speedub.nate replied to the thread Usernames....I don't think mine is all that interesting or mysterious, but I'll say this much: I used a couple of different names early on that were...
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speedub.nate replied to the thread Performance Report: Installed a Rohloff IGH on my Luna Z1 Bafang Ultra Mag in April 2023.Wow lots of good info in that build thread @Tom@WashDC – thanks for linking to it. I had intended to go a similar route, being a long...
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speedub.nate reacted to Tom@WashDC's post in the thread Performance Report: Installed a Rohloff IGH on my Luna Z1 Bafang Ultra Mag in April 2023 with
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It's been 3 years since I installed the Rohloff Speedhub14 on my Luna Z1. Original Installation post: Rohloff Install Not a single... -
This one came in yesterday for conversion. It is getting a lot of upgrades. All I have done so far is polish the frame, removed the...
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speedub.nate replied to the thread Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain..That becomes a discussion of "how much suck is tolerable" and option C is "call an Uber" (...and good luck lifting the bike into the...
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speedub.nate replied to the thread Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain..I believe that definition can be challenged, even with a strict interpretation. For instance I can ride a kick bike (like a kid's...
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speedub.nate reacted to Mr. Coffee's post in the thread Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain. with Like.
You can spread FUD. I'm saving $300 per month with an EV and I'll keep enjoying that. Just don't ever complain to me about fuel...
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speedub.nate replied to the thread Future of Drivetrains, No Gears, No Chain..In principle, this bike is a bad idea. I spoke to the Gates engineer assigned to this project, and "Also." demoed the bike at Sea Otter...
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speedub.nate replied to the thread Wire Organizing- What Do You Use?.I think that some of the hate towards spiral wrap is because often too large a size is used, and it ends up looking "chunky" and very...
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speedub.nate reacted to snipechief's post in the thread Help deciding when to switch to an ebike? with Like.
I just turned 69, & I have 2 total knee replacements, a fused left ankle, and all kinds of stuff in my back that hurts. I still ride my...
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speedub.nate reacted to stompandgo's post in the thread Help deciding when to switch to an ebike? with Like.
I retired from racing 11 years ago after a long career. I spend day after day all season long training and racing in order to ride fast...
